AMT '55 Nomad SB 283/350. Adding a Blower & Gasser Front End.

[stavanzer]

Two Quick Questions.

1. I know there are tonnes of Small Block Blowers in kits. But, any favorites for the evergreen '55 Nomad Engine? What did you use? Did it fit well? What kit was it from.?  I'm looking for a fast & dirty kitbash, but I'd like to avoid "too" many issues with fit.

2. The directions are confusing to me (at least) on how to assemble the front suspension for the Gasser Version. Does anybody have any good pics, drawings or tips on how to do it?

Thank You, ATA

[Mark]

As for a blower setup, I would first try any small-block Chevrolet setups that you may already have.  One of those may work as-is.  None will be a perfect fit, problem areas will include the width of the intake manifold as well as where the lower pulley attaches to the completed engine (could be too high or too low, necessitating alterations to the blower drive belt).  Another option might be to swap in another complete engine, that way you will know that the intake setup fits the engine.  If the width of the new engine is comparable with the Nomad engine, the Nomad's headers should fit.

As for the drag front suspension, it should fall into place provided the instructions are followed.  I did one some time ago, as I recall the crossmember fits into notches in the frame and fits with the spring mounting tab pointing one way (would be difficult to install pointing the other way).  The crossmember has pins for attaching the tops of the shock absorbers that are molded to the axle.  Provided the parts are cleaned up (recent issues probably have some flashing on the parts) and the crossmember is attached with the tabs pointing correctly, everything should fit as designed.

[stavanzer]

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